Psychiatry Physician

Adelphi is seeking a qualified Psychiatrist to provide psychiatric services in a secure facility in Hardin County, Iowa. The ideal candidate will have adolescent/juvenile psychiatry experience, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively in a structured care setting.

Job Quick Facts • Reference #: BD-1440-01 • Profession: Physician • Specialty: Psychiatry • Location: Hardin County, Iowa • Job Type: Contract • Coverage Type: Scheduled On-Site Services with Off-Site Consultation • Schedule: 20 hrs/ week • Start Date: August, 2026

Requirements • Graduate of an accredited medical school. • Completion of an accredited psychiatry residency program. • Active and unrestricted Iowa medical license. • Board certification or board eligibility in Psychiatry preferred. • Active DEA registration. • Experience working with adolescent or juvenile populations preferred. • Experience in institutional or correctional behavioral health settings preferred. • Ability to obtain and maintain required clearance. • Ability to complete required background screening.

Responsibilities • Provide scheduled on-site psychiatric evaluations, examinations, and assessments. • Provide psychiatric treatment based on referrals and clinical consultations. • Conduct suicide and self-harm risk assessments and provide appropriate treatment recommendations. • Provide psychiatric medication evaluation, prescribing, adjustment, and monitoring. • Issue written medication orders for administration and dispensation as clinically appropriate. • Develop and document medication monitoring plans, including side effects and lab needs. • Meet individually with youth to provide psychiatric treatment services. • Collaborate with staff to support treatment planning and continuity of care. • Provide consultation to support treatment planning and behavior management. • Provide off-site consultation as needed, including during psychiatric emergencies. • Maintain timely, accurate, and professional documentation of all patient contacts. • Meet required caseload, clinical, and documentation deadlines. • Comply with all applicable laws, policies, and professional standards.